INVESTIGATING THE NEXUS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND CARBON EMISSIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA:EVIDENCE FROM COINTEGRATION AND CAUSALITY ANALYSIS
The economic forecast for South Africa is expected to be moderately positive, marked by rapid population growth, an emerging middle-income status, elevated energy consumption, and considerable energy emissions. Grasping these interrelations is crucial for informing suitable policy choices. This study investigates the l...